Lucky Dragon
Lucky Dragon
Large fried tofu ($15.08 after tax). Crispy tofu, garlic, scallions, cilantro, and unknown (to me) seasoning--the most delicious thing EVER.
Wonton Soup
Spicy Chicken Wings
Shrimp spring rolls, excellent! 5/5
Mongolian spicy beef. Delish! 5/5
Chicken spicy golden stir fry. Bland.
Shrimp hot garlic curry with lots of shrimp and veggies. Taste is a bit off though.
a plate of noodles with meat and vegetables
a bowl of soup and rolls
I know people like menu pics: Here's the whole thing- There's is done on quality material, might I add.
House Special Fried Rice with Crispy Pork Eggrolls
Items from buffet. It's Americanized Chinese, but so quick so a good option for a large group & w/ only an hr break from class.
I know people like menu pics: Here's the whole thing- There's is done on quality material, might I add.
I know people like menu pics: Here's the whole thing- There's is done on quality material, might I add.
Menu
Lo mein
outside
I know people like menu pics: Here's the whole thing- There's is done on quality material, might I add.
Obsessed
Sweet and sour Chicken combo plate.
I love the decor in here
Fried tofu
food, sushi, sashimi, sushi and sashimi
Salt and pepper squid
Mia M.
Nov 18, 2024
Lucky Dragon is a quiet Vietnamese place in Cedar-Riverside that packs one of the singular best bites in the Twin Cities.Disclaimer: I honestly have not tried anything else here, but all you need to know is LARGE FRIED TOFU TO GO. Call them (with a 10-15 min notice) and order a large fried tofu for pickup. It'll come out to just over $15 after tax, and it'll change your life--beyond the garlic, scallions, and cilantro, I couldn't tell you what the seasonings are (possibly some combination of five spice and MSG?) but oh my god is it the most delicious thing ever. This is my absolute go-to lunch anytime I'm near campus and need to grab something quick and filling--pro tip: keep the lid on the takeout container open until you're ready to eat to keep it crispy!!
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Rachel W.
Sep 3, 2024
This is a classic Asian restaurant. It's got dated furniture and is quiet. I went for lunch around 11-12. The service was my favorite part of it. I loved my waiter, she was nice and tried her best for being the only waiter there. She asked me how I was doing, and The food was delivered quickly, within 15 minutes. I got wonton soup which was my favorite. I didn't care for the chicken aftertaste as much but the price makes it okay. It was $12 bucks.
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Justine L.
Oct 21, 2024
I found this hole in the wall randomly as I was trying to find a quiet place to meet with a girlfriend. The two coffee shop diners were closed, despite being listed as open. The hole in the wall, dimly lit coffee shop next door was blasting loud heavy metal and so Lucky Dragon was my only option. As an Asian, I normally avoid places like these without a true Chinese restaurant named. That said, the customer service was amazing. I was immediately welcomed by an elderly grandfather type and then served by an older woman (I'm assuming - likely inappropriately - the wife and chef!). She had amazing customer service and the owners are SO sweet and kind. I asked for recommendations and went with hers - fried tofu (SO GOOD!) and the beef chow fun. I never normally go to places like this but will definitely be back! And that's coming from an Asian!
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Eva D.
Nov 19, 2022
Hits and misses. Definitely dependent on which dishes.Tried this restaurant via Uber eats. The hits, the spring rolls and pork egg rolls were very good. The Mongolian beef is also very delicious. Good flavoring, spicy (you can determine spice level).The shrimp and chicken LOOK good, key word look. Chicken was super bland...I know? How can it look like that but have no flavor? I can't explain how but it is so. The shrimp also looked delicious, not over cooked and I ordered it with added veggies. This one had flavor, but very off flavor...like not good. So unfortunately, we ended up chucking these two dishes after trying them several times. All else was good.
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Rachel H.
Apr 13, 2022
Placed an online order and received a confirmation email stating it would be 30 to 35 minutes before the order is ready for pick up. We ordered a general Tasos chicken, fried rice and a potato stirfry. We arrived about 32 minutes after placing the order and told they would go look for the order. A woman came back and asked what items we ordered. This was my first sign that something was off. When she came back we were informed it would be a couple of minutes and that next time we should call instead of placing the order online. It should be noted that their website tells you to place an order online multiple times in big letters. It's sort of felt that we were being reprimanded for the fact that we placed an order on their website. In total after placing the order it took 55 minutes before we left with our food. They really need to sort out their online ordering system. If they aren't going to check orders and fulfill them they need to get rid of the option. Most people do not have an hour to wait for food during their lunch day.The food was piping hot since they literally just made it but wasn't worth the ordeal. I'd go back but wouldn't recommend their online system
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Kale W.
Jan 11, 2022
All these years later, and still the best food around. I'll be at a five star restaurant in New York City eating some overpriced plate of nonsense dreaming of getting back home to Lucky Dragon. Louann the owner has become like family through the years, and often adds a free vegetable dish to my order so I stay healthy. The tofu appetizer alone could get this place a Michelin star, but the tofu chow fun and mock duck with potato push things over the edge. So, do yourself a favor and get dinner here. I do feel bad for the folks calling the food tasteless though, it's a shame the effects of Covid can be so long lasting.
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Blake B.
Jan 24, 2023
Very good. The Moo Goo Gai Pun and the Golden Curry Stir Fry (Spicy) is excellent. Especially with the chicken.
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Minh D.
Apr 7, 2018
This place is alright... Nothing too special, I'm so far pretty disappointed with the Vietnamese food scene in MN or may be its because I'm broke and never managed to eat anywhere decentOrder h tiu xào and fresh spring rolls for ~15 bucks. The stir fry noodles were a bit too oily for me. The rolls were humongous, look really sad imo.. The owners were very kind so that's why this place get 4 stars (3.5++ maybe)
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Mikhala F.
Oct 2, 2017
I want to love this place more than I actually do...darn it!This place is super close to my office on the West Bank, right next to Viking Bar. I first tried this place when I got take out. Food is cheap and it's on bitesquad, but they also do their own delivery for cheap too!I got their vietnamese bun (rice noodle salad), and it was DELISH! So much food at a great price point. That experience gets a 4.5/5.I went back with coworkers for the lunch buffet, and that's where the 3 came in. The buffet was pretty picked over, pretty average, and very basic Chinese food. I was more excited for some Vietnamese options, but they had fallen into the orange chicken rabbit hole. Things weren't overly flavorful or visually appealing.I went back a third time and just ordered off the menu for lunch instead of doing buffet. I got bun again, and it was good again! Coworkers got noodles and stir fry and appetizers. The stir fry got good remarks, but the egg rolls were greasy and hard. So I guess I recommend ordering Vietnamese dishes off the menu rather than doing buffet. Decor is kitschy and hilarious (murals of dogs and fish on the tables), so the atmosphere is fun and random. If you're near the West Bank regularly and want yummy Vietnamese, I do recomment this place!
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Emily K.
Jan 19, 2024
My go to take out place since 2016 when I was in college. Their Pad Thai is one of my favorites in the Twin Cities - I crave it all the time! Perfect Vietnamese egg rolls too. Owners are always extraordinarily sweet and welcoming! Can't say enough good!
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